The Philadelphia 76ers recently took part in a brutal game against the Minnesota Timberwolves this past Friday, February 25, 2022. Occurring at the Target Center inside the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota, the 76ers left the Timberwolves with a heartbreaking 133-102 loss at the conclusion of the regulation period. With this win, Philadelphia has now propelled themselves to officially withhold a new and improved 36-23 record for the 2021-2022 season, as they currently sit at the No. 7 spot in the Western Conference.
Philadelphia’s newest recruit, former Brooklyn Net star, James Harden made his initial debut for his latest team this past Friday. The 32-year-old star shooting guard put on an impressive first-day performance for his city by aiding in his team’s win with his much-needed 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 12 assists. As Harden earned himself a well-earned double-double for the night, Joel Embid also left it all on the court in an attempt to propel his team forward. The multi-talented center had himself a double-double of his own that consisted of 34 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists over the course of a hard-fought 31 minutes of action.
Minnesota continuously struggled to gain the upper hand throughout the entirety of this specific matchup. Anthony Edwards put up the most minutes on the floor (38) for his squad as he managed to finish the game with a total of 15 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists. D’Angelo Russel and Karl Anthony-Towns also showed their faces throughout the night in which they both combined for a total of 46 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists. After this loss, the Minnesota Timberwolves now hold a 32-29 season record as they head into their next match against the Cleveland Cavaliers this upcoming Monday, February 28.